By Michael West, Contributing Writer
Sometimes San Diego is fortunate enough to watch a home-grown kid evolve into a budding star. As of late, we have witnessed a group of high schoolers transfer into the San Diego CIF Section and truly thrive. Timothy Dorn is going to be another phenom to watch as he develops his game.
Dorn arrived from Hawaii with impressive stats:15 points per game, ten rebounds per game and a 58 percent field goal percentage from the floor. In Club Sports on the island (for Team Open Court Hawaii) he also boasts 1st Team All-Conference accolades.
The lanky seventeen-year-old started turning heads last August at the Cream of the County annual exhibition. The transfer from Mililani High School in Hawaii embellished his reputation as an up-and-coming star, demonstrating his smooth skills despite his small frame.
Prep Hoops recognized the versatile guard as not only a standout as a 2026 recruit, but also one of California’s hoopsters to be on the lookout for the next two years. NXTPRO also lists Dorn as a top West Coast prospect to evaluate in 2025 and 2026. Of course, Dorn demonstrated his skills early in the season to justify such lofty claims.
In dominating fashion, the 6-foot 7 Inch versatile player dominated Westview with a 20-point outburst in September. He hit three 3-point shots, had four dunks, along with 8 rebounds and 5 blocked shots. He has been highly praised for his presence inside the key but is underrated as a key defender against fellow point guards on the perimeter.
He is demonstrating even more maturity as a Junior for the Mira Mesa Marauders this season. Known as a leader, Dorn does not hog the spotlight. He regularly shares the highlights his teammates post as the season wears on. In addition, he boasts a 3.4 GPA, solidifying himself as a recruit to pick up as a Division 1 college basketball player.
His unselfishness and leadership skills have been instrumental this season, as Mira Mesa pursues a playoff berth as a San Diego Division 2 contender after earning a San Diego Division 3 playoff spot last year. The Marauders post a 17-4 record entering the final phase of the season. Young Dorn is going to be a force to be reckoned with in San Diego Section Basketball for certain.
You can check out some of his highlights here:
From Timothy Dorn’s X Account
